We know ... it seems pretty obvious, right? And you're correct - more sleep for kids means more sleep for their parents, so they'd be healthier, yes? Correct! But there's actually scientific backing which means we now have a mission which fits in perfectly with our Friday night plans.

It commenced in 2003 and covers a wide array of topics relating to education, child care, parenting and health (among others).

The same families were revisited every two years and data was collected from a variety of sources, such as their medical history from Medicare, NAPLAN scores and ABS statistics.

Results revealed information relating to many different areas such as health and education, but there was one that stood out for us, particularly as we head into the first weekend since the transition to daylight saving.

A summary of the some of the more interesting discoveries states, "data collected suggested that children who had earlier bedtimes were not only healthier themselves, but their mothers were also both mentally and physically healthier."

Not only is an earlier bedtime for kids better for their own benefit, but putting them to bed earlier can lead to better mental health outcomes for mums too.

How much is enough sleep?

As babies grow into toddlers and then young children and onto teenagers, their sleep needs evolve. So how much sleep is enough for your little ones? We've put together a simple guide to give you a rough idea of how much sleep your child needs per night:

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